The Hershey Company (HSY)

NYSE: HSY · Real-Time Price · USD
206.19
+3.30 (1.63%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
206.00
-0.19 (-0.09%)
After-hours: Apr 2, 2026, 7:32 PM EDT
Market Cap41.79B +23.4%
Revenue (ttm)11.69B +4.4%
Net Income883.26M -60.2%
EPS4.34 -60.3%
Shares Out 202.69M
PE Ratio47.51
Forward PE24.58
Dividend$5.81 (2.82%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 17, 2026
Volume1,686,210
Open202.80
Previous Close202.89
Day's Range200.83 - 206.49
52-Week Range150.04 - 239.48
Beta0.18
AnalystsHold
Price Target216.94 (+5.21%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About HSY

The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. The company offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack item... [Read more]

Industry Confectioners
Founded 1894
Employees 19,595
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol HSY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Hershey's revenue was $11.69 billion, an increase of 4.38% compared to the previous year's $11.20 billion. Earnings were $883.26 million, a decrease of -60.24%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for HSY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $216.94, which is an increase of 5.21% from the latest price.

Price Target
$216.94
(5.21% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

March Dividend Madness: 6 Raises With 1 Being 10%: 2 Cuts

March review of the RIG portfolio highlights 6 dividend raises and 2 cuts among 38 payers, with a forward yield of 6.3%. Key raises, include ENB (5.2%), WEC (6.7%), CVX (4.1%), HSY (6%), EQIX (10%), a...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

The Hershey Company (HSY) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

The Hershey Company (HSY) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Shaq Is Back! Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS, A Slam Dunk Gummy Candy, Brings Big Flavor to Final Four® Weekend

Shaq-A-Licious Returns as the Official Gummy of the NCAA® Tournament for Second Straight Year HERSHEY, Pa., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- March Madness® just got sweeter as Shaquille O'Neal throws do...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

NYSE Content Update: A Sweet Time at the NYSE as Hershey Hosts its Investor Day

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the ...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey's Growth Strategy Leans Into Salty, Better-for-You Snacks

Hershey has a plan to expand beyond its core chocolate business and drive long-term growth, emphasizing investments in high-growth snacking categories and supply-chain modernization.

3 days ago - WSJ

Hershey Unveils Strategy to Lead Next Generation Snacking at 2026 Investor Day

HERSHEY, Pa., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is hosting its 2026 Investor Day today at the New York Stock Exchange.

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

DOT'S® INTRODUCES DOT'S ORIGINAL SNACK MIX - A BOLD NEW TAKE ON SNACKING

Dot's brings its iconic buttery-rich pretzels and bold Original seasoning to Snack Mix! HERSHEY, Pa.

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

He's Reese's Biggest Advocate—and Hershey's Biggest Headache

Reese's peanut-butter cups haven't been made by a Reese since 1963. That hasn't stopped Brad Reese from championing the candy, or bashing the owner.

4 weeks ago - WSJ

'EMBARRASSED': Reese's inventor's relative RIPS Hershey's over alleged recipe changes

'The Big Money Show' panel discusses Hershey's being slammed by the Reese's inventor's grandson over alleged recipe changes.

6 weeks ago - Fox Business

Top 2 Risk Off Stocks You May Want To Dump This Month

As of Feb. 12, 2026, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

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7 weeks ago - Benzinga

Hershey: Cocoa/Sugar Deflation Triggers Outsized Recovery Prospects - Overbought Technicals

Hershey benefits from moderating cocoa/sugar spot prices, with it supporting future margin recovery and EPS growth, as similarly observed in the FY2026 adj. EPS guidance at $8.36 (+32.4% YoY). This is...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

How Hershey, United Airlines, and Others Unseated AI to Become the New Stock Market Darlings

In July 2024 and early 2025 there were similar moves away from risky assets as the market broadened out. What's different this time.

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7 weeks ago - Barrons

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Hershey sees strong 2026 even as cocoa costs weigh

Hershey forecast annual sales and profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, supported by resilient demand for its confectionery and salty snacks and continued benefits of earlier price hikes imp...

2 months ago - Reuters

Hershey Profit Dragged Down by Tariffs, Cocoa Costs

Hershey reported lower fourth-quarter profit as tariff costs and high cocoa prices continued to hurt its bottom line.

2 months ago - WSJ

Hershey Declares Quarterly Dividends

HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced quarterly dividends of $1.452 on the Common Stock and $1.320 on the Class B Common ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results; Provides 2026 Outlook

HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2025.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

The Hershey Company Rolls Out an Egg-cellent Easter Collection Fans Will Love

New Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix and an expanded size selection of leading category favorites from Cadbury and Reese's sweeten the season HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Com...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Hershey Announces 2026 Investor Day

HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Hot Take: Jolly Rancher Just Made Gummies Spicy

Partnering with VeeFriends, Jolly Rancher gives spice lovers early access to its boldest candy yet. HERSHEY, Pa.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

KRISPY KREME® Returns Fan Favorite Chocomania Collection, Featuring All-New Doughnuts Glazed with HERSHEY'S Chocolate

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chocomania is returning to Krispy Kreme® and it's “gone glazed” – four new doughnuts each glazed with delicious HERSHEY'S chocolate. Available at participating Krispy...

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2 months ago - Business Wire

Hershey: Dividend Stock On The Move (Technical Analysis)

Hershey Company is under institutional accumulation, recently breaking out to new 52-week highs on strong volume. HSY has a 96-year dividend payment streak, with 46 increases in the last 48 years, and...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

How weight-loss drugs are destroying big snacking, erasing billions in sales

“GLP-1 drugs don't just change what people eat,” Karthik Srinivasan, communications strategy consultant, tells Invezz. They change whether people want to eat at all.

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2 months ago - Invezz

Humble Hershey's Gets a Marketing Makeover

Chocolate brand will increase advertising spending and embrace TikTok influencers.

2 months ago - WSJ